Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
I think the last time I was able to get the Shop Small bonus was three years ago. Of the last dozen or so places I've seen on the Amex map, none of them accept Amex, and never have. Amex does a great job sending business to their competitors.
I find the Amex map very reliable. The only places where I had issues in the past are those that put a sticker saying "NO AMEX" on the machine and the clerk keep an eye on the card you use so there are no "mistakes"...